Description
This Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread is a cheesy, garlic-flavored, festive appetizer. Perfect for holiday gatherings, topped with herbs, cherry tomatoes, and served with marinara and ranch.
Ingredients
- 6 string cheese sticks
- 5 cheddar cheese sticks
- 5 pepper jack cheese sticks
- 2 cans Grands Homestyle Biscuits
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ⅓ cup parsley
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, finely shredded
- Pretzel sticks, for the trunk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each cheese stick into 4 equal pieces.
- Split each biscuit in half, flatten slightly, and place 2 cheese cubes in the center.
- Pinch dough around cheese and roll to form a ball.
- Arrange balls on the baking sheet to form a tree: 7 for the base, 6 for the next row, etc.
- Melt butter and mix in garlic powder. Brush over entire tree.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and parsley, then distribute cherry tomatoes evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Insert pretzel sticks at the base for the trunk.
- Serve with ranch and marinara sauces.
Notes
- Ensure even spacing for the pull-apart bread to bake uniformly.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American